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Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Red Sox bring back old friend on minor league deal after trading depth catcher
The Red Sox depleted their Triple-A catching depth by shipping Blake Sabol to the White Sox in a minor trade over the weekend. Now, they're reinforcing the group with an old friend. Ronaldo Hernández, who was with the organization from 2021 to 2023 and played 211 games for Triple-A Worcester, is re-joining the WooSox on a minor league contract, sources said. He should be active Friday when Worcester opens the second half of its season. Hernández, 27, was originally acquired along with Nick Sogard in the February 2021 trade that sent Jeffrey Springs (and Chris Mazza) to the Rays. He then spent the next three years bouncing around the upper levels of the organization, hitting 17 homers for the WooSox in two straight years (2022 and 2023). He was called up to the big leagues twice as an emergency option but never debuted. Hernández was outrighted off the 40-man roster in December 2022 and spent last year with the Diamondbacks organization. Hernández began this year with the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate and hit .221 with two homers, 13 RBIs and a .638 OPS in 25 games. He was released in early July, then spent two games with the Pericos de Puebla in Mexico before getting an offer to re-join the WooSox. Behind Carlos Narváez and Connor Wong at the big league level, the Red Sox have Hernández, Seby Zavala and Nathan Hickey as depth options at Triple-A. Zavala leads the WooSox in innings behind the plate this year (279.2) and is followed by two departed teammates in Sabol (traded) and Yasmani Grandal (retired). More Red Sox coverage Time for Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick to act like adults Red Sox righty (who reached 102 mph at 20) regained 'confidence' after trade With two weeks before trade deadline, here's what we're hearing on Red Sox MLB commissioner lays out Boston's chances of hosting another All-Star game (report) Players had 'no clue' about crazy All-Star Game tiebreaker, then ex-Red Sox slugger won it Read the original article on MassLive.
Newsweek
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Red Sox Sign Veteran Recently Released by Yankees
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. While Major League Baseball paused its schedule for four days during the All-Star break, the Boston Red Sox went to work upgrading their catcher position. After trading Blake Sabol to the Chicago White Sox, they are now turning to a veteran catcher recently released by the rival New York Yankees for depth. According to Chris Cotillo of on Twitter/X, the Red Sox will sign Ronaldo Hernandez to a minor league contract. After trading Blake Sabol to the White Sox, the Red Sox are fortifying their AAA catching depth by signing Ronaldo Hernandez to a minor league contract. — Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) July 17, 2025 Hernandez was a Top-100 prospect prior to the 2019 season, when he was a minor leaguer in the Tampa Bay Rays organization. In six years since, he has yet to reach the major leagues. Hernandez, 27, has experience in the Red Sox system from 2021-23. He spent the 2024 season with the Arizona Diamondbacks and was with the Yankees this year until he was released from his minor league contract July 4. Ronaldo Hernandez of the Boston Red Sox walks to the dugout before a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 29, 2022 at Fenway Park in Boston. Ronaldo Hernandez of the Boston Red Sox walks to the dugout before a game against the Baltimore Orioles on September 29, 2022 at Fenway Park in Boston. Maddie Malhotra/BostonMore to come on this story from Newsweek Sports.
Reuters
01-06-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Red Sox put RHP Justin Slaten (shoulder) on 15-day IL
June 1 - The Boston Red Sox put right-handed reliever Justin Slaten on the 15-day injury list due to shoulder inflammation. It was one of several roster moves the Red Sox made Sunday morning, which included replacing Slaten on the roster with right-hander Luis Guerrero. The latter was called up from Triple-A Worcester. The Red Sox also selected the contract of utility player Nate Eaton and optioned infielder Nick Sogard to Triple-A, designating catcher Blake Sabol for assignment to clear roster space. Slaten, 27, has been a key piece of Boston's relief staff this spring, despite his 1-4 record. He has appeared in 24 games with a 3.47 ERA over 23 1/3 innings. A third-round pick of the Texas Rangers in 2019, Slaten is in his second season with the Red Sox. A year ago, he went 6-2 with a 2.93 ERA and 58 strikeouts over 44 appearances. He's been less dominant in 2025 and has cited fatigue as a reason for the dip. Guerrero, 24, has been stellar in limited major league action over two seasons, posting a sparkling 0.59 ERA over 15 1/3 innings (13 appearances). Overall, Guerrero is 14-12 with a 3.11 ERA in 133 minor league appearances. Eaton, who plays the outfield and third base, was a 21st-round 2018 draft pick of the Royals. He has with 159 major league at-bats, hitting .201. The 28-year-old last appeared in the majors for Kansas City in 2023. Sogard, 27, hit .245 for Boston this year in 14 games (49 at-bats). Sabol, 27, has an even smaller sample size this year than Sogard (eight games, 16 at-bats), but has had limited success, batting .125. --Field Level Media
